BM Pascual seeks the approval of the Health and Sanitation Code of the Province of Cagayan

25Sep

BM Maria Olivia B. Pascual

By Emelyne Tarrangco-Mappala

Board Member Maria Olivia B. Pascual, of the 1st district of the province sought the approval of the Health and Sanitation Code of the Province of Cagayan during the 6th Regular Session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan on August 28, 2013 held at the SP Session Hall, Capitol Hills, Tuguegarao City.

Board Member Pascual, as the Chairman of the Committee on Health and Sanitation Technology/Population, proposed an ordinance for Health and Sanitation Code of the Province of Cagayan in order to address the problem on health and sanitation in the various towns of Cagayan

The code aims to strengthen health and sanitation in the province, especially on food and water safety. The code also prescribes sanitary requirements for all establishments and businesses in the different municipalities. In addition, the code also prescribes penalties for violations by individuals and establishments.

According to BM Pascual, the Presidential Decree No. 856 otherwise known as the Sanitation Code of the Philippines is a significant landmark in the improvement of health and sanitation services in our country. It improved the Filipino way of life by directing health and sanitation services towards the upliftment of health conditions and promotion of the well-being of the Filipino people. “It’s time that the province of Cagayan should have a Health and Sanitation Code to ensure, support and promote health and safety and to attain a balanced ecology. The ordinance is laudable, hence, there is a need for its approval,” she added.